Bourbonnais, IL – A beloved local tradition with a lifesaving twist: The Bourbonnais Firefighter’s Association’s Fish Fry at the Friendship Festival is raising funds for a critical cause. This year’s culinary gathering is dedicated to securing a McGrath MAC Video Laryngoscope for the fire district—a tool that could revolutionize emergency response in the community.
The Association has set an ambitious goal of $25,000, a testament to the community’s role in bolstering frontline readiness. The laryngoscope promises to enhance the firefighters’ capability to establish airways in life-threatening situations—a direct investment in community safety. As attendees savor the time-honored fish fry, their participation will be a vital contribution to advancing the district’s emergency medical services, demonstrating the powerful impact of community support on local heroes’ life-saving capacities.